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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Japan

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURUSDJPY

United States vs. Japan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.48 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Japan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.37 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 4.6 EUR (5.36 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Japan.

6.37 EUR
4.60 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.17 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 2.19 EUR (2.55 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in the United States.

2.17 EUR
2.19 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.13 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 18.94 EUR (22.04 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in the United States.

17.13 EUR
18.94 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.47 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 7 EUR (8.14 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Japan.

15.47 EUR
7.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.82 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 6.82 EUR (7.93 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Japan.

13.82 EUR
6.82 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.33 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 3.5 EUR (4.07 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Japan.

16.33 EUR
3.50 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.87 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.77 EUR (2.06 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in Japan.

2.87 EUR
1.77 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.18 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.03 EUR (2.37 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Japan.

6.18 EUR
2.03 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.27 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 2.4 EUR (2.79 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in Japan.

3.27 EUR
2.40 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.47 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 9.94 EUR (11.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Japan.

21.47 EUR
9.94 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.53 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 1.23 EUR (1.43 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Japan.

2.53 EUR
1.23 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.31 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 1.33 EUR (1.55 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Japan.

4.31 EUR
1.33 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.75 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 14.49 EUR (16.87 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in Japan.

14.75 EUR
14.49 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.34 EUR (1.56 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Japan.

1.37 EUR
1.34 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.45 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 2.87 EUR (3.33 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Japan.

3.45 EUR
2.87 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.92 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 5.09 EUR (5.93 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in the United States.

4.92 EUR
5.09 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.21 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 2.8 EUR (3.26 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Japan.

3.21 EUR
2.80 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.11 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 4.58 EUR (5.33 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Japan.

7.11 EUR
4.58 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.72 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 10.98 EUR (12.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in the United States.

7.72 EUR
10.98 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.47 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 5.09 EUR (5.92 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Japan.

5.47 EUR
5.09 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.14 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.77 EUR (0.89 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 64% lower in Japan.

2.14 EUR
0.77 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.75 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.04 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 3.05 EUR (3.55 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Japan.

5.04 EUR
3.05 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.84 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.06 EUR (1.24 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Japan.

2.84 EUR
1.06 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.87 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 3.5 EUR (4.07 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Japan.

6.87 EUR
3.50 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.31 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 4.66 EUR (5.43 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Japan.

10.31 EUR
4.66 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.31 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 4.66 EUR (5.43 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Japan.

10.31 EUR
4.66 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 120.3 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 40.81 EUR (47.49 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Japan.

120.30 EUR
40.81 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.34 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 7 EUR (8.14 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Japan.

22.34 EUR
7.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.19 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.75 EUR (0.87 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Japan.

2.19 EUR
0.75 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDJPY

United States vs. Japan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.19 times less for fuel in the United States than in Japan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.92 EUR (1.07 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in the United States.

0.85 EUR
0.92 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.04 EUR (1.21 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in the United States.

0.80 EUR
1.04 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.69 times more for transportation in the United States than in Japan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.43 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 64.13 EUR (74.63 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Japan.

113.43 EUR
64.13 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.49 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 1.28 EUR (1.49 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Japan.

2.49 EUR
1.28 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.09 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 22.09 EUR (25.71 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in Japan.

36.09 EUR
22.09 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 2.91 EUR (3.39 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in the United States.

1.86 EUR
2.91 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.29 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 2.91 EUR (3.39 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Japan.

4.29 EUR
2.91 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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United States vs. Japan - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.19 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 11.37 EUR (13.23 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Japan.

17.19 EUR
11.37 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 135.57 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 58.32 EUR (67.87 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 57% lower in Japan.

135.57 EUR
58.32 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.85 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 17.88 EUR (20.81 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 68% lower in Japan.

55.85 EUR
17.88 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDJPY

United States vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.72 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Japan.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 3487 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 938.86 EUR (1092.61 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Japan.

3 487 EUR
938.86 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2185 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 507.31 EUR (590.39 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Japan.

2 185 EUR
507.31 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 7065 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 2066 EUR (2404.71 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Japan.

7 065 EUR
2 066 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4491 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 1116 EUR (1298.47 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Japan.

4 491 EUR
1 116 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.84 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Japan.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 14913 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 9225 EUR (10735.54 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Japan.

14 913 EUR
9 225 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 10463 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 4553 EUR (5298.79 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Japan.

10 463 EUR
4 553 EUR

Salary

EURUSDJPY

United States vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 2.02 times higher than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4421 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 2190 EUR (2548.75 USD) in Japan. The average salary is 50.5% lower in Japan.

4 421 EUR
2 190 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDJPY

United States vs. Japan - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

89.1 EUR
90.5 EUR

Two stars

126 EUR
132 EUR

Three stars

168 EUR
188 EUR

Four stars

217 EUR
301 EUR

Five stars

516 EUR
752 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Japan: 17 cities, 1002 hotels

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